RN Care Navigator — Hospital Discharge & Placement

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an experienced RN to screen patients at admission for bed placement and coordinate appropriate diversions to home or other levels of care. You will act as a liaison among medical staff, nursing, patients, and families, using strong clinical acumen and communication skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments to ensure safe, efficient discharge planning and appropriate care pathways for patients.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas, active and in good standing.
• BSN preferred; national certification in related field preferred.
• Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred.
• Must complete Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients at admission for placement in acute or observation beds.
• Coordinate diversions to home or other appropriate levels of care.
• Serve as liaison among medical staff, nursing, patients and families.
• Apply assertive clinical acumen and effective communication in care coordination.

Education

RN license (Texas)

BSN preferred

National certification preferred

CCM/ANCC desirable

Tools

Clinical Documentation Improvement Course

Job description

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an experienced RN to screen patients at admission for bed placement and coordinate appropriate diversions to home or other levels of care. You will act as a liaison among medical staff, nursing, patients, and families, using strong clinical acumen and communication skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments to ensure safe, efficient discharge planning and appropriate care pathways for patients.